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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.33, 1,966.56 and 1,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.33, 1,966.56 and 1,190.62 is: 1,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.33 : 1,966.56 = 1,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.33/1,966.56 = 1,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.33x = 1,966.56 × 1,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.33x = 2,341,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,425.67/1,426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.57

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